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And now for something weird...
- Thread starter Wendy
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What a time to be alive! Actual humans building technology and machines that were science fiction only 10 years ago.
I feel sorry for the doomsters who can't feel the excitement for stuff like this.
Most people don't hate flying cars or this stripped demo. They know it's impractical (not street legal) and likely will never be used by the public at large at any price.
I just think it's no big feat of technology or engineering in this age.
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There is a difference between a government with unlimited funds and private industry that must eventually turn a profit.
I think you guys are talking about two different things. Musk's feat, though impressive, is far from being practical (nor safe, at least at this point) for domestic use. And I think everyone agrees on that. But as a proof of concept that demonstration was nothing short of astounding, at least for me.
Yes, he's using control tech already thoroughly tested in his SpaceX program. And the nozzle design and fabrication must have been a piece of cake for his team. The carbon fiber very high pressure air tank used to store the propellant may have been a challenge, but they definitely succeeded. Put those techs together, and you can put one hell of a show.
I think his demo was mainly made to show his customers that his line of products is the very cream of the crop one can get. And therefore it was a stunt made for publicity purposes.
But also, when I think about it, there's a generation of future engineers that will be inspired by this sort of thing, and no doubt will join the ranks of science and technology to try to make this a better world. So kudos to Mr Musk for that.
Yes, he's using control tech already thoroughly tested in his SpaceX program. And the nozzle design and fabrication must have been a piece of cake for his team. The carbon fiber very high pressure air tank used to store the propellant may have been a challenge, but they definitely succeeded. Put those techs together, and you can put one hell of a show.
I think his demo was mainly made to show his customers that his line of products is the very cream of the crop one can get. And therefore it was a stunt made for publicity purposes.
But also, when I think about it, there's a generation of future engineers that will be inspired by this sort of thing, and no doubt will join the ranks of science and technology to try to make this a better world. So kudos to Mr Musk for that.
The guy showed that one can land a booster using its own rockets when everyone else said it couldn't be done.
Today, it's a feat that is performed daily, and for profit, including four in a single day.
I don't believe Musk wastes his time with impractical publicity stunts -- though I don't deny he loves publicity.
He sees something. I don't know what it is, but I think we will soon find out.
He's a dreamer, IMO. And I respect him for that.
And of course, he's far more than just that. He actually makes things happen, and has created a successful economy that brings benefits to thousands of employees and millions of customers.
So yeah, he might be on to something. We'll just have to wait and see.
He's the single most practically creative human being on the planet right now.
I can't think of anyone else more deserving of my support.
So ... are you finally going to buy a Tesla?
Dude...I own SpaceX.So ... are you finally going to buy a Tesla?
It wasn't astounding to me in the slightest, it was painful to watch. I love and am astounded at what SpaceX is doing and where it's going. The 'car' demo is a dead-end stunt as the actual Roadster (if there ever is an actual Roadster) won't be able to do stupid jumps and flips from a public road.
If it's anything like that Cyber Trunk monstrosity it will be a waste of resources. When I was a kid the space race inspired me, not 'Speed-Racer' because any aspiring engineer could see it was cartoon BS like the demo IMO.
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